Huron County MI Archives Obituaries.....Downey, James Robert January 6, 2009 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Norma Novick fox2157@aol.com March 6, 2025, 9:29 am Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Services, South Lyon, Mich. James Robert Downey November 24, 1926 - January 6, 2009 James R. Downey, age 82, passed away January 6, 2009. He was born on November 24, 1926, in Ruth, Michigan, to the late Robert and Antonia (Clor) Downey. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. On June 14, 1952, he married Carmella Attard. He moved to the Wixom area 40 years ago. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, American Legion Post #552, and the Trucking Teamster #337. James is survived by his loving wife Carmella Downey; 2 daughters: Trina Downey of Dexter, Carleen Champagne; 1 grandchild Jesse; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 1 9 p.m. with a rosary prayed at 7:00 p.m. at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 West Lake Street (Ten Mile), South Lyon. A Funeral Mass will be held on Jan. 10, Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with final visitation at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Lafayette, South Lyon. Online guestbook www.phillipsfuneral.com Cemetery: Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens Visitation: Jan. 8, Thurs., 5 - 9 p.m. at funeral home Jan. 9, Fri., 1 - 9 p.m. at funeral home with rosary prayed at 7 p.m. Jan. 10. Sat. 10:30 - 11 a.m. at St. Jospeh Catholic Church, 830 Lafayette, South Lyon Service: Jan. 10. Sat. 11 a.m. at St. Jospeh Catholic Church, 830 Lafayette, South Lyon Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Services, South Lyon, Mich. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/huron/obits/d/downey48648nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb